Four military personnel were killed and eight others were injured when a Chinese-made anti-aircraft cannon malfunctioned and fired off shots randomly during a military exercise in Tanjung Datuk on Wednesday.

The accident, involving a Giant Bow anti-aircraft cannon, occurred at the Air Defense Artillery 1/K compound during shooting practice. It was reported that the military exercises were part of preparations ahead of Jokowi’s visit. Army spokesperson Col. Alfret Denny Tuejeh later denied the speculation, claiming they were just regular exercises. (dis/ebf)